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[el_magico]

If you take a look at current state of affairs and ask yourself a question:
Where would the next large scale conflict be most likely to occur?

South Korea would definitely be included on any such list.

The state is artificially created and does not unite a race of. It is essentially a US client state, which means that if it weren't for the United States the country could conciveably be controlled by any of the above:

China
China is of course an empire. It is very centrally ran and pretty unpleasant to be a citizen of. it is very overpopulated, giving them a very important economic resource - labor. By making their currency artificially cheap on global markets it boosted a demand making their prices irresistible to the West. During this trade, China has gained large stockpiles of currency and is able to be a significant as well as disruptive player in the monetary system. Chinese are also militant, they will not hesitate to send the army to squash citizen protests or even invade neighbouring peoples. Tibet is a visible example where the empire did not hesitate to impose it's will and tough regime. China did of course make a move on Korea, and it came close to getting all of it. Right now North Korea is a client state of China. It is very important to recognize that If it weren't for United States the country would be very heavily influenced by Chinese. Korea has had military dictatorship before, and I believe that US plans to largely reduce its presence in Korea. What's next is a interesting question?

Japan
Foreginers often act surprised when they witness Korean patriotism, self promotion and dislike of Japanese. But Japan again came very close of spreading itself to Korea. The country was invaded and raped when the tyranical Japanese regime was set in place. This was not ancient history, the grandparent's of your students was generation essentially born in Japan. I don't think that Japan would be likely to attack Korea again but the rule of Japanese left a big imprint in Korean psyche.

United States United States does in fact have a big stake in Korea. They have mutually profitable trade going on, some cross immigration as well. In any case, United States would sell military technology and give aid to Korea should it be under attack. US would also get involved in Korean internal politics to replace any non democratic government coming to power in South Korea.
North Korea
This is where it gets interesting, this country is like yin and yang with its Southern brethren. They are one and yet opposed. However, their economy has been another horrid example of the disaster of a centrally planed economy. Even though they have made some bang with their nuclear capabilities when it comes down to it they got the bark but not the bite to invade South. But even though they cannot rule the South, they could definitely bring it to its knees.
Russia
This is all in Russian sphere of influence, the Russia borders North Korea, Japan and China. And one never knows what the Russians are up to next...[/b]